As principal of Hamilton Middle, I want to welcome you and your child to an important chapter in their education and growth: the transition to middle school! You are receiving this newsletter because your child is currently in fifth grade and is enrolled in an elementary school that matriculates to Hamilton Middle.

Moving into February means that we are beginning to work toward welcoming our incoming sixth grade class. Below please find an important list of items and dates for things that are currently taking place or will be coming soon as we work to welcome our new sixth grade students and their families.

Connecting at Elementary Schools: Our school counselors have shared this presentation with all fifth grade teachers at our elementary feeder schools. Teachers shared the presentation recently with their classes. The presentation gives a good overview of many important aspects of middle school including start and end times, transportation, student schedules, lockers, after school programs, and more. In addition, our two Hamilton counselors will be visiting each elementary school this and next week for live virtual presentations to all fifth grade students.

Music Selection Form: Coming soon will be a music selection form that students will complete to indicate their preferences with regard to music (Band, Chorus, Orchestra, or General Music). This form will be due by the end of February. We anticipate sending this form in the next 10 days or so.

Parent Orientation Opportunities: Normally we would of course have evening in person meetings at Hamilton Middle to provide tours to our students, and orientation sessions for parents. In lieu of these in person events, we have scheduled two live virtual meetings for parents for the below dates. We will be sharing Zoom links to these meetings as the dates get closer. While we have separated the meetings alphabetically so as not to overwhelm our digital interface, feel free to join either meeting if your assigned date does not work for you.

Tuesday, February 23, 6pm (Last names beginning with A-J)

Thursday, February 25, 6pm (Last names beginning with K-Z)

Again, please on the lookout for more information coming to you and your child over the coming weeks as we work to welcome our new sixth grade class to Hamilton Middle!